The table below shows information and predictions regarding the change in percentage of the population aged 65 and above in three countries.
The table illustrates the changes in the percentage of the elderly population (aged 65 or above) in Canada, Germany, and the UK during three different periods - 1988, 2000, and 2030.
Overall
, the biggest leap is predicted in Canada and Germany with around a ten per cent
increase, while
in the UK it is only six per cent
.
In terms of Canada and Germany, they follow a similar pattern in terms of projected ageing. Starting at around 16 and 20 percent
respectively in 1988, the percentage of elderly individuals increased by roughly one-Change the spelling
per cent
third,
reaching around one-fifth and one-quarter of the population by 2000. Similar growth is predicted for the next 30 years, resulting in an additional 6 and 5 per cent
for this
group of people.
In contrast
, the UK's development shows some differences. From 1988 to 2000, the country experienced a gain of less than one per cent
in the mentioned age group. However
, it is predicted to grow to 20.35% in the next 30 years.Submitted by s_syedy on
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